Alberta Class 3 Drivers License Practice Exam

When waiting to turn left, what should you do to avoid being pushed into oncoming traffic if hit from behind?

Turn wheels to the left. Keep front wheels straight and the brake depressed. Put the vehicle in reverse. Turn signal on and nothing else.

Correct Answer:

Keep front wheels straight and the brake depressed.

Explanation:

When you’re waiting to turn left, your main goal is to stay in your lane and minimize the chance of being pushed into traffic if someone hits you from behind. Keeping the front wheels straight prevents the impact from turning your vehicle toward the oncoming lane, and keeping the brake pressed stops or slows forward movement, reducing the likelihood you’ll end up in the traffic stream. If your wheels were turned, a rear-end hit could yank you into the opposite lane; simply signaling doesn’t provide the control needed to stay safely in your lane, and shifting into reverse isn’t practical or safe in traffic.

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